SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:12 +0000 en hourly 1 https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-favicon-20180207-2-150x150.jpg?modtime= SEI https://www.sei.org/ 32 32 Citizen science: what’s it all about? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/about-citizen-science/ Volunteers and scientists are increasingly working together to monitor ecosystems and answer scientific questions. Volunteers and scientists are increasingly working together to monitor ecosystems and answer scientific questions.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:00:00 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/perspectives/about-citizen-science/ Perspective Understanding participant and practitioner outcomes of environmental education https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-participant-and-practitioner-outcomes-of-environmental-education/ This article presents research comparing the differences in the perspectives of practitioners and participants in environmental projects. This article presents research comparing the differences in the perspectives of practitioners and participants in environmental projects.

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:33:50 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-participant-and-practitioner-outcomes-of-environmental-education/ Publication Evaluation, or just data collection? An exploration of the evaluation practice of selected UK environmental educators https://www.sei.org/publications/evaluation-or-just-data-collection-an-exploration-of-the-evaluation-practice-of-selected-uk-environmental-educators/ This article examines how environmental educators evaluate their projects. Little research has been conducted into practices of evaluation, including who is evaluating, why they are evaluating, and the methods they use. This article examines how environmental educators evaluate their projects. Little research has been conducted into practices of evaluation, including who is evaluating, why they are evaluating, and the methods they use.

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:11:09 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/evaluation-or-just-data-collection-an-exploration-of-the-evaluation-practice-of-selected-uk-environmental-educators/ Publication Macro- And Micro-Climatic Interactions Can Drive Variation in Species’ Habitat Associations https://www.sei.org/publications/macro-and-micro-climatic-interactions-can-drive-variation-in-species-habitat-associations/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 06:10:32 +0000 Rachel Pateman https://www.sei.org/publications/macro-and-micro-climatic-interactions-can-drive-variation-in-species-habitat-associations/ Publication Agricultural investment and rural transformation: a case study of the Makeni bioenergy project in Sierra Leone https://www.sei.org/publications/agricultural-investment-and-rural-transformation-a-case-study-of-the-makeni-bioenergy-project-in-sierra-leone/ This report presents a study of the impacts of the Makeni Project, in Sierra Leone, on local communities, in the context of the country’s development priorities. This report presents a study of the impacts of the Makeni Project, in Sierra Leone, on local communities, in the context of the country’s development priorities.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:00:00 +0000 Francis X. Johnson; Jacqueline Senyagwa; Marion Davis; Matthew Fielding; Miaojie Sun https://www.sei.org/publications/agricultural-investment-and-rural-transformation-a-case-study-of-the-makeni-bioenergy-project-in-sierra-leone/ Publication Agro-industrial foreign investment and rural transformation: Lessons from the Makeni Project in Sierra Leone https://www.sei.org/publications/agro-industrial-foreign-investment-and-rural-transformation-lessons-from-the-makeni-project-in-sierra-leone/ This policy brief distils the findings of an SEI study of a major bioenergy project’s impact on rural development and local livelihoods. This policy brief distils the findings of an SEI study of a major bioenergy project’s impact on rural development and local livelihoods.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:20:12 +0000 Marion Davis; Matthew Fielding https://www.sei.org/publications/agro-industrial-foreign-investment-and-rural-transformation-lessons-from-the-makeni-project-in-sierra-leone/ Publication Sierra Leone study highlights benefits, limits of FDI as driver of development https://www.sei.org/features/sierra-leone-study-highlights-benefits-limits-fdi-driver-development/ Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa see foreign direct investment as crucial for jump-starting their economies, and they are tapping into fast-rising demand for biofuels. Without stronger public-sector engagement, however, the potential for rural transformation will not be realized. Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa see foreign direct investment as crucial for jump-starting their economies, but strong public-sector engagement is crucial for success. Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa see foreign direct investment as crucial for jump-starting their economies, and they are tapping into fast-rising demand for biofuels. Without stronger public-sector engagement, however, the potential for rural transformation will not be realized.

 

Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa see foreign direct investment as crucial for jump-starting their economies, but strong public-sector engagement is crucial for success.]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:09:29 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/sierra-leone-study-highlights-benefits-limits-fdi-driver-development/ Feature Birds, bugs and blanket bogs: climate change threatens entire ecosystem https://www.sei.org/features/birds-bugs-blanket-bogs-climate-change-threatens-entire-ecosystem/ Several rare upland bird species, together with other ecosystem functions, are being put at risk by the effects of climate change on the UK’s blanket bogs, a new study shows. Several rare upland bird species, together with other ecosystem functions, are being put at risk by the effects of climate change on the UK’s blanket bogs, a new study shows.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:17:15 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/birds-bugs-blanket-bogs-climate-change-threatens-entire-ecosystem/ Feature An evaluation of ozone dry deposition in global scale chemistry climate models https://www.sei.org/publications/an-evaluation-of-ozone-dry-deposition-in-global-scale-chemistry-climate-models/ This paper provides the first analysis of ozone dry deposition fluxes in global scale chemistry climate models. The authors identify regions where ozone dry deposition differs substantially across an ensemble of 15 global models and show how land cover drives these differences. They also compare modelled ozone dry deposition fluxes to observations at a range of measurement sites. This paper provides the first analysis of ozone dry deposition fluxes in global scale chemistry climate models. The authors identify regions where ozone dry deposition differs substantially across an ensemble of 15 global models and show how land cover drives these differences. They also compare modelled ozone dry deposition fluxes to observations at a range of measurement sites.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:51:51 +0000 Lisa Emberson https://www.sei.org/publications/an-evaluation-of-ozone-dry-deposition-in-global-scale-chemistry-climate-models/ Publication Hydrologically driven ecosystem processes determine the distribution and persistence of ecosystem-specialist predators under climate change https://www.sei.org/publications/hydrologically-driven-ecosystem-processes-determine-the-distribution-and-persistence-of-ecosystem-specialist-predators-under-climate-change/ This article describes a peatland process model developed to show the processes and food chains that combine to influence the population performance of species in British blanket bogs. This article describes a peatland process model developed to show the processes and food chains that combine to influence the population performance of species in British blanket bogs.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:36:43 +0000 Andreas Heinemeyer; Chris West https://www.sei.org/publications/hydrologically-driven-ecosystem-processes-determine-the-distribution-and-persistence-of-ecosystem-specialist-predators-under-climate-change/ Publication Towards sustainable waste management in the Baltic Sea region countries: the contribution of universities https://www.sei.org/publications/towards-sustainable-waste-management-in-the-baltic-sea-region-countries-the-contribution-of-universities/ This article examines the role of universities and other research institutions in supporting a shift to sustainable waste management. This article examines the role of universities and other research institutions in supporting a shift to sustainable waste management.

]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2015 18:45:33 +0000 Harri Moora https://www.sei.org/publications/towards-sustainable-waste-management-in-the-baltic-sea-region-countries-the-contribution-of-universities/ Publication Q&A: Stephanie Galaitsi on water insecurity on the Palestinian West Bank https://www.sei.org/features/qa-stephanie-galaitsi-water-insecurity-palestinian-west-bank/ When people can’t count on getting water when they need it, a study finds, they will buy more when they can get it, even at prices that would normally discourage consumption. When people can’t count on getting water when they need it, a study finds, they will buy more when they can get it, even at prices that would normally discourage consumption.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:49:26 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/qa-stephanie-galaitsi-water-insecurity-palestinian-west-bank/ Feature Using water insecurity to predict domestic water demand in the Palestinian West Bank https://www.sei.org/publications/using-water-insecurity-to-predict-domestic-water-demand-in-the-palestinian-west-bank/ This study examines the influence of water supply deficits on consumer behaviour by including water insecurity as a variable in a water demand model, and develops a subjective indicator scale to quantify water insecurity in domestic water demand in the Palestinian West Bank. This study examines the influence of water supply deficits on consumer behaviour by including water insecurity as a variable in a water demand model, and develops a subjective indicator scale to quantify water insecurity in domestic water demand in the Palestinian West Bank.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:33:18 +0000 Annette Huber-Lee; Stephanie Galaitsi https://www.sei.org/publications/using-water-insecurity-to-predict-domestic-water-demand-in-the-palestinian-west-bank/ Publication Developing river basin management solutions in Myanmar https://www.sei.org/features/developing-river-basin-management-solutions-myanmar/ As economic development gathers pace, the Chindwin River in northern Myanmar is facing pollution, river bank erosion, sedimentation and decreasing river flows. SEI is providing scientific assessments and trainings to support water governance. As economic development gathers pace, the Chindwin River in northern Myanmar is facing pollution, river bank erosion, sedimentation and decreasing river flows. SEI is providing scientific assessments and trainings to support water governance.

 

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:10:22 +0000 Rajesh Daniel https://www.sei.org/features/developing-river-basin-management-solutions-myanmar/ Feature Managing a living cultural landscape: lessons and insights from the subaks of Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site https://www.sei.org/publications/managing-a-living-cultural-landscape-lessons-and-insights-from-the-subaks-of-bali-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ This policy brief synthesizes the results of a two-year project to support the development of a participatory and effective management structure for the Bali Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site. This policy brief synthesizes the results of a two-year project to support the development of a participatory and effective management structure for the Bali Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:15:50 +0000 Marion Davis; Albert Salamanca; Agus Nugroho https://www.sei.org/publications/managing-a-living-cultural-landscape-lessons-and-insights-from-the-subaks-of-bali-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ Publication Unlocking the power of rainwater harvesting: a call to action https://www.sei.org/features/unlocking-power-rainwater-harvesting-call-action/ Participants in the first International Symposium on Rain Water Harvesting and Resilience, including SEI, are urging policy-makers to develop effective measures to better use rainwater to improve food security and rural livelihoods. Participants in the first International Symposium on Rain Water Harvesting and Resilience, including SEI, are urging policy-makers to develop effective measures to better use rainwater to improve food security and rural livelihoods.

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:52:57 +0000 Sarah Odera https://www.sei.org/features/unlocking-power-rainwater-harvesting-call-action/ Feature An integrated assessment of water-energy and climate change in Sacramento, California: How strong is the nexus? https://www.sei.org/publications/an-integrated-assessment-of-water-energy-and-climate-change-in-sacramento-california-how-strong-is-the-nexus/ This paper is among the first to report on the full integration of basin-scale models that include projections of the demand and supply of water and energy for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sector users. This paper is among the first to report on the full integration of basin-scale models that include projections of the demand and supply of water and energy for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sector users.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:04:38 +0000 Charles Heaps; Jack Sieber; David Purkey; Sebastian Vicuna https://www.sei.org/publications/an-integrated-assessment-of-water-energy-and-climate-change-in-sacramento-california-how-strong-is-the-nexus/ Publication Reconciling differential treatment and the international regulation of aviation emissions https://www.sei.org/publications/reconciling-differential-treatment-and-the-international-regulation-of-aviation-emissions/ This policy brief examines options for reconciling the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities, which underpin the governance of international aviation, and equity principles in the global climate regime. This policy brief examines options for reconciling the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities, which underpin the governance of international aviation, and equity principles in the global climate regime.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:20:51 +0000 Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/publications/reconciling-differential-treatment-and-the-international-regulation-of-aviation-emissions/ Publication New flux based dose-response relationships for ozone for European forest tree species https://www.sei.org/publications/new-flux-based-dose-response-relationships-for-ozone-for-european-forest-tree-species/ This paper presents a new set of ozone flux based dose–response relationships for European trees. The model-based study takes into account soil water effects on stomatal flux. Different statistically derived ozone flux thresholds were applied in the model. The study found that climate region specific parameterisation often outperformed simplified parameterisation. These findings could help redefining critical levels for ozone effects on trees. This paper presents a new set of ozone flux based dose–response relationships for European trees. The model-based study takes into account soil water effects on stomatal flux. Different statistically derived ozone flux thresholds were applied in the model. The study found that climate region specific parameterisation often outperformed simplified parameterisation. These findings could help redefining critical levels for ozone effects on trees.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:11:34 +0000 Patrick Büker; Lisa Emberson; Alan Briolat https://www.sei.org/publications/new-flux-based-dose-response-relationships-for-ozone-for-european-forest-tree-species/ Publication Pathways to Mexico’s climate change mitigation targets: A multi-model analysis https://www.sei.org/publications/pathways-to-mexicos-climate-change-mitigation-targets-a-multi-model-analysis/ This article explores paths to deep climate change mitigation in Mexico by 2050, presenting results from six models and comparing them with Mexican climate policy. This article explores paths to deep climate change mitigation in Mexico by 2050, presenting results from six models and comparing them with Mexican climate policy.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:23:54 +0000 Jason Veysey https://www.sei.org/publications/pathways-to-mexicos-climate-change-mitigation-targets-a-multi-model-analysis/ Publication